French Ecologist leader calls to ban X over 'fake news' and 'rigged algorithm'

Marine Tondelier, the national secretary of the French Ecologists party, has called for a ban on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Tondelier asserts that X functions as a significant source of fake news, driven by what she describes as a "rigged algorithm."

Her criticism extends beyond the platform's role in disrupting public debate and election campaigns through digital attacks. Tondelier emphasized that X has a much more "structural, daily" impact on the spread of disinformation, suggesting its influence is pervasive and constant.

The call for a ban reflects growing concerns in France and elsewhere about the role of major social media platforms in shaping public discourse and potentially undermining democratic processes through the amplification of false or misleading content. Tondelier's statement positions X as a key vector of this problematic influence.